Welcome!
Introducing children to the magic of learning!
Thank you for considering Renaissance Montessori.
We know that you want the very best for your child.
Please contact us if you wish to enroll in either our school year Montessori classes or our Amazing Summer Camp Arts Programs at or by phone at 513-234-5821. We rent space in the Montgomery Presbyterian Church at 9994 Zig Zag Road, Montgomery, Ohio, 45242. Our Montessori program is not affiliated with the church.
Renaissance is a vibrant school well known for its unique and challenging educational program, warm stimulating environment, and joyful students who are active, independent learners. At Renaissance, each child is regarded with profound respect and care. The Montessori approach is internationally renowned for the development of each child’s creativity, individual resourcefulness and potential. All of our classrooms share a deep commitment to the Montessori Method and at each level our program is carefully constructed around the developmental stages of the child.
We have Montessori and Fine Arts programs for Toddlers, PreK and Elementary students. We also provide child care in our extended day curriculum.
The Montessori goals are consistent throughout the programs:
- To enter into a partnership with parents in the education of their children
- To encourage the self-motivation and self-discipline that will lead to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge
- To lead children to mastery of precisely identified intellectual, social, and physical skills
- To help children develop a positive self-image as the key to the development of their full potential
- To foster open minds, compassion, and respect for others
- To balance self-reliance, independence, and responsible freedom with the skills of working cooperatively
- To instill in each child a sense of duty and personal responsibility for the world in which we live
- To spark in our children imagination, wonder, humor, and joy
Renaissance Amazing Summer Camps 2012
Open Enrollment Now!
Cincinnati's premiere camp experience!
Now, is the time to plan your child’s best summer experiences. The Renaissance Summer program is open to all kids in the Cincinnati area. We offer your child a fun way to enjoy the warmer months in an environment that is safe, exciting and filled with learning and meaning. Our highly qualified Fine Arts teachers and our staff provide unique opportunities for campers to participate in summer creative music and art programs that build self confidence as well as artistic and leadership skills.
Our daily summer camp program overflows with activities and joy, from water days to music, art, yoga, science and much more. Summer Camp begins on June 4 and will continue through July 13th. Our camps are open to the community and serve children 2 to 9 years old. If you know other children who would enjoy our camp, please let us know and we will send them information. Kids under three will be in our toddler program, but will get to participate in camp programs when activities are developmentally appropriate for them. Toddlers may attend 2,3,4 or 5 days per week. Theme camps are designed for campers who are 3 to 9.
Renaissance Montessori is proud to present summer enrichment programs in the arts. Each week is full of engaging ideas, performances and creative projects. There are many opportunities for learning and creative self-expression. Designed to give families maximum flexibility, children can sign up for all camps or for selected weeks, depending on family plans or just to beat the “nothing to do” blues. If your kids are burned out by the same old camps, it is good to give them the Renaissance camp experience.
Taught by our Fine Arts Specialists and Teachers! Plus Water Days, Picnics, Creative Play and Yoga!
Select Early the Camps of your Choice!
Renaissance Montessori School summer camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., weekly. Early care is available with reservations.
Afternoon childcare will be available from 1:00 to 5:00 this summer. The fee will be $18 per day for extended day hours. Reservations for extended care must be made at least one week in advance. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - $145 per week (Campers bring their lunch).
Camp Themes
Session #1 | June 4-8
ART WITH CURTIS - Lions & Tigers & Bears, OH MY!
Follow the yellow brick road through the creative art process that will delight every child. Campers will explore different types of art media as they create the Land of Oz and live the magical story through art experiences. Curtis turns every art camp into an opportunity for kids to “live in” the art that they create themselves. We may even have a visit from the Good Witch or You Know Who! Campers will need to find a way to get to the “wizard” and avoid all those pesky flying monkeys at this one of a kind magical art camp!
Session #2 | June 11-15
MUSIC WITH JOANIE - Old Time Rock and Roll Music Camp
(PERFORMANCE FOR PARENTS ON FRIDAY)
This is the week for campers to shake rattle and roll as we go back to the great music that defined the rock and roll era and let our hair down. IN THE WORDS OF Bob Seeger
“Just take those old records off the shelf
I'll sit and listen to 'em by myself
Today's music’s not got the same soul
I like that old time rock and roll”
Come and rock with us at our rock and roll concert on stage on Friday at 11:30.
Session #3 | June 18-21
LEGO’S AND BLING! PRESENTED BY STAFF
Engineering and glitzy design will be the fun and imaginative projects that we create this week. “Bling” it up or build it up and make it your own! Some projects that we will “bling” to the max are memory boxes, hair ornaments and picture frames (girls) or build it and make it move with Lego vehicles and structures (boys). Campers will be trendsetters and young engineers. If they can dream it up, they can make it a reality. We can hardly wait to see what our imaginative campers create this week.
Session #4 | June 25-June 29
ART WITH CURTIS-YOUNG PICSSOS
Campers will learn about some of the great Masters and how these artists received their inspiration and learn about their technique and history-on a kid friendly level. We will ask many questions, draw & discover and explore through art media to keep the children engaged. We will learn color theory, painting, learn "artist of the day techniques" and reproduction of “master pieces” in various non-toxic mediums- oil pastels, watercolor and acrylic. Campers will create their own masterpiece portfolios.
In this camp your child will:
- Learn About our Artist of the day or theme
- Their role in art history
- Their interests and inspiration
- Identify their style (expressionist, surrealist, impressionist etc…)
Learn to ask appropriate questions & use correct terminology about a painting
- Identify the medium used (oil, pencil, watercolor or pastel)
- Types of brush strokes (brisk and short, palette knife or brush, textured, smooth or energetic etc…)
- Describe the temperature of a painting (based on colors used and time of day)
- Identify the mood of a painting (happy, sad, angry, dreamy etc...)
Create several works of art:
- Try the artist of the day techniques
- Re-create a famous masterpiece
- Create a personal painting inspired by the artist
- Learn color mixing
Session #5 | July 2-6
IDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE-STAFF & CURTIS
(BIKE PARADE FOR PARENTS ON FRIDAY)
(No camp July 4) Splish Splash!.......fun and 4th of July celebrations for everyone. We celebrate the 4th of July all week and end it with the traditional July 4th parade. It will be a fun, wet week of bubbles, water activities and art. Your child will want to celebrate the holiday week with us. Campers can bring their bikes and decorate them for the 4th of July holiday parade on Friday. Parade time will be 11:30. Do not miss it and please be sure to bring your camera. Special price for this 4-day camp is only $120.
Session #6 | July 9-13
DISNEY RENAISSANCE MUSIC CAMP WITH JOANIE (PERFORMANCE FOR PARENTS ON FRIDAY)
When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true “Disney” style. Disney comes to us this summer as we learn and perform many magical and memorable Disney tunes in our Disney Musical Extravaganza. Fun and participation on stage are the performance goals for the week. Parents can view our Renaissance Disney Show on Friday at 11:30.
We believe that theatre has the ability to transform a child's view of the world from black and white to color, from ordinary to extraordinary; and with the right hands guiding them, it can instill the confidence they need to succeed in the world. At Renaissance, every child has an opportunity to be a star and enhance their unique gifts and talents, instilling in them self-confidence, self-assuredness, and self-awareness. We make each child feel special, not because they are the best performer, but because they are being the best that they can be. Performances will be on Friday. You will not want to miss the beautiful shows that Miss Joanie and the children provide. Other family member and friends welcome!
News & Events
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Come see "The Small School that offers Big Opportunities" and our exciting Montessori classrooms with your child, family & friends.
Gain appreciation for Montessori materials and our hands-on learning environment.
Playground will be open. As an added bonus, families who enroll during OPEN HOUSE will receive 1/2 off the application fee. Please call 234-5821 for more information.